© Eric Wynn 2016Ironman CairnsCairns, QLD, Australia ★ 2016.06.12I'll warn you in advance, there's a lot of hokey I-can-be-self-empowered-because-I'm-rich guru-ism in this interview done by "The Genius Network" (certainly are humble, aren't they...) of Peter Diamantis (founder of the XPrize) and Tony Robbins. I certainly do not "love" marketing, even though I will certainly admit that my role as a … Continue reading Gratitude
Introducing the Matchrider
my Dimond mounted up on the Matchrider[Every race is a special opportunity and one that wouldn't be available without the incredible support of the companies and people that support me. I don't often partner someone new, and when I do, it's always the result of a lot of time on both sides making sure it's … Continue reading Introducing the Matchrider
The 3 P’s
© Scott Flathouse 2016Ironman TexasThe Woodlands, TX ★ 2016.05.14After spending decades studying how people deal with setbacks, psychologist Martin Seligman found that there are three P’s—personalization, pervasiveness, and permanence—that are critical to how we bounce back from hardship. The seeds of resilience are planted in the way we process the negative events in our lives. - Sheryl … Continue reading The 3 P’s
The Road To The Woodlands. Redux.
it's by no means perfect, but it helps tell the story...I wrote a long post in 2015 about my preparation for IMTX. At the time, I think I was trying to reassure myself, since when I wrote it, I was at the beginning of what turned out to be a pretty bad downward spiral. I … Continue reading The Road To The Woodlands. Redux.
A Family Affair. And Lessons Learned Over 7 Years.
© 2016 Brian ComiskeyIronman 70.3 CaliforniaOceanside, CA ★ 2016.04.02I've struggled for the past two weeks to find anything of substance to say about my season opener in Oceanside. The race unfolded pretty much the way I expected. I swam about where I usually do; the swim in Oceanside has never really suited me as you get a really … Continue reading A Family Affair. And Lessons Learned Over 7 Years.
Rappstar’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
There will be far fewer grievances with some of these gifts wrapped up at the base of your festivus pole...So I decided to follow my good friend Herbert Krabel's lead and make a holiday gift guide. These are all of my favorite products from my sponsors. When I had a mental tie on a favorite, … Continue reading Rappstar’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Like The Rain
All photos © Eric Wynn 2015Ironman ArizonaTempe, AZ ★ 2015.11.15The highs and lows aren't part of the process; they are the process. - Joe MaloyEvery thunder cloud that came was one more I might not get throughOn the darkest day there's always light and now I see it tooBut I never liked the rain until … Continue reading Like The Rain
The Engineer’s Lament
Cyanide & Happiness © Dave McElfatrickIronman World ChampionshipsKailua-Kona, HI ★ 2015.10.10Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway. - John WayneNo hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. - Winston ChurchillBefore you read any further on this, there are two separate articles that serve as a sort of adjunct or prelude. … Continue reading The Engineer’s Lament
Justified
Eight hours of racing, but it's mostly a blur... © Julien Heon 2015Ironman Mont-TremblantMont-Tremblant, QC, Canada ★ 2015.08.16He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.Friedrich NietzscheLife is what happens while you are busy making other plans.John LennonFor five seasons, the TV show "Justified" follow US Marshal Raylan Givens, masterfully played by … Continue reading Justified
Being A Dad (Not A Fad)
My motley crew...The incredible Dave Mirra and his wife Lauren have started a combination social media movement and webshop called #BeADadNotAFad. It's an amazing project that injects a little positivity daily into my life. My friend Nate is about to become a father for the first time, and he sent me a list of questions … Continue reading Being A Dad (Not A Fad)
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